Andy HniloFounder & CEO of Alitura Naturals

Your skin is your largest detoxifying organ.

6 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube interview, Andy Hnilo discusses the most common skin‑care errors he observes, especially among men. He highlights improper shaving techniques that cause ingrown hairs and irritation, warns against the use of toxic synthetic shaving creams and other skincare products, and recommends scanning product barcodes with the Yuka app to assess ingredient safety. Andy explains that eliminating these toxins allows the skin—a major detoxifying organ—to signal problems, and suggests a “purge” process using a clay mask to draw impurities to the surface. He concludes by encouraging viewers to develop a personalized routine once the skin is cleared of harmful substances.

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What's the biggest mistake you see people making with their skin?
I think shaving for men, not just the often toxic shaving creams, but the ingrown hairs that can then get potted up and lead to irritation. Those bumps, you start picking at it. I think a good shave and correcting that shaving routine can really help, as well as using good products. Applying toxins on top of our largest detoxifying organ is something we just need to remove. Your skin will show you that, no, I don't like this. Yuka is a pretty good app where you can scan the barcode on the box and get a 0 to 100 rating, and then they break down those ingredients and why it's bad for you. I don't believe that we were made to rub toxic synthetics, especially daily. You can go through a purge. It may take a little while. I use our clay mask, but bringing all that to the surface really helps, and then you can polish out a routine that works for you.